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How Trump’s Dependence on Netanyahu Turned Into Leverage Over Him
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 12, 2026
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What happened
A Hebrew TV analysis says Trump’s closeness to Netanyahu has turned into leverage over Israel’s leader. The report traces decades of U.S.-Israel clashes, then argues that the pardon issue and the Iran war have left Netanyahu unable to say no to Trump.
- 01Trump reportedly told Netanyahu, “Without me, you would be in prison.”
- 02The article says Netanyahu’s dependence on Trump now limits his freedom to refuse.
- 03It traces U.S. pressure on Israeli leaders from Ben-Gurion to Shamir.
- 04Netanyahu’s 2015 Congress speech against Obama’s Iran deal is described as a major turning point.
- 05After October 7, U.S. officials became deeply involved in Israel’s war planning.
- 06Trump’s public pardon comments are said to strengthen his leverage over Netanyahu.
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